Past Events
[Seminar] Curiosity-based learning in infants and computational models by Dr. Gert Westermann
Speaker: Dr. Westermann
[Topology and Geometry Seminar] “Heegaard splittings and an introduction to 3-manifold theory” by Dr Dale Koenig
The seminar aims to introduce research topics in topology, geometry and its interactions with other sciences on a simple level. No prior knowledge of topology is expected.
This week, Dr Dale Koenig (postdoc in the Tsvietkova Unit) will speak on "Heegaard splittings and an introduction to 3-manifold theory". (The talk by Prof. Juncheol Pyo was cancelled.)
Innovation Seminar: Entrepreneurship, Failure, and Resilience by Dr. Yasuhiro Yamakawa
6th Innovation Seminar Series "Entrepreneurship, Failure, and Resilience" Yasuhiro Yamakawa, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Babson College, USA
[Seminar] "Kitaev-Model in a [111] Magnetic Field and its Topological Excitations" Dr. Matthias Gohlke
TQM Unit would like to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Matthias Gohlke.
Language: English
Art Exhibition "Cycle -Energy for Creation- " by Graduate School of Formative Arts, Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts at OIST
Admission Free, Reservation Not Required
Introduction to HPC and scientific computing - Session 2
Learn to use the Sango and Tombo HPC clusters at OIST with this two-part introduction. You need no previous experience.
[Seminar] Evolution of the termite 'worker' phenotype: a reinterpretation of observations & a reconsideration of hypotheses by Dr. Theodore Evans
Dr. Theodore Evans, Associate Professor, the University of Western Australia.
Language: English, no interpretation.
[Seminar TODAY] Atomtronics and cavity QED experiments in Auckland.
I will discuss two experiments at the University of Auckland. In the first experiment we consider a two dimensional Bose gas in an "atomtronic" circuit. We will look at the effects of Anderson localization and of quantum turbulence.
In the second experiment we consider an optical nanofiber, which is part of a fiberoptic ring resonator, interacting with atoms in a MOT. We see strong coupling between atoms and photons, and show saturation of the system for 13 photons in the resonator.
Dr. Hooglerland's expertised field
My research is been centered around the interaction and correspondence between light and matter, and the application of its principles to other areas of research. At low temperatures, matter can be made to behave much like light, i.e., best described by waves. In its interaction with such matter, light can behave like it is composed of particles. Laser cooling and trapping forms a key technique in understanding this interplay. I apply these cooling and trapping techniques to experimental research areas of fundamental atomic physics, quantum chaos, quantum information, and atom lasers. From this research emerges a deeper understanding of the quantum world, which determines in turn what happens in the world around us. Spin-offs from this research I am involved with are improved spectroscopic techniques, laser techniques, interferometric high-precision measurements and atomic beam applications.
More up-to-date information can be found on my group website http://qilab.phy.auckland.ac.nz
(Cited from the website of University of Auckland)
Introduction to HPC and scientific computing - Session 1
Learn to use the Sango and Tombo HPC clusters at OIST with this two-part introduction. You need no previous experience.
International Symposium on Energy Science and Technology
OIST Workshop - Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2017 - OIST members are welcome to attend all scientific sessions - Website: https://groups.oist.jp/isest2018
OISTうちなーんちゅ科学者たちによるサイエンストーク vol.5
On Friday January 19th, the forth talk of the OIST Science Talk Series featuring OIST scientists from Okinawa will be held. The speaker this time is Dr. Hidehito Adaniya from the Shintake Unit. The series will be continued until February 2018, every third Friday night from 18:30-19:30 at Junku-do Book Store in Naha (1-19-29 Makishi, Naha-city). *The talk is in Japanese only.
Internal Seminar: Ales Bucek, Reconstructing termite phylogeny for understanding the key dietary transitions in termite evolution
Internal Seminar: Ales Bucek, Reconstructing termite phylogeny for understanding the key dietary transitions in termite evolution
Internal Seminar: Dina Mostafa, Functional Analysis of CCR4-NOT Complex in Pancreatic β-cell Function
Internal Seminar: Dina Mostafa, Cell Signal Unit (Tadashi Yamamoto Unit)
"A sharp inequality of J. Moser for higher order derivatives"
Prof. Daniel Spector, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Taipei. Language: English, no interpretation.
The bottom is out of the Universe--so have some tea, 16:00
Had a terrible week (and it's not even over yet)? Is your New Year off to a lousy start? Worry not, friends, we've got you covered. Tea and biscuits will be served at 16:00, restaurant level of Center Building. You will still have problems, but hey, at least you can also have tea.
We had a kettle; we let it leak:
Our not repairing made it worse.
We haven't had any tea for a week...
The bottom is out of the Universe.
-- Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) "Natural Theology"
[Seminar] "Quantum Spin Liquids Coupled to Other Degrees of Freedom" Mr. Masahiko G. Yamada
Theory of Quantum Matter Unit is pleased to invite you to a seminar on "Towards indicator based, cost effective and policy".
OIST Mini-symposium "Dynamics of Viscoelastic and Inertioelastic Flows"
Language: English
OIST Mini Symposium "Dynamics of Viscoelastic and Inertioelastic Flows"
OIST Mini Symposium - Open to all OIST members - For non-OIST members: Please contact the organizers for information on how to participate.
[Topology and Geometry Seminar] “Conformally flat hypersurfaces and Guichard nets” by Dr Gudrun Szewieczek
The seminar aims to introduce research topics in topology, geometry and its interactions with other sciences on a simple level. No prior knowledge of topology is expected.
This week, Dr Gudrun Szewieczek (Technische Universität Wien/Kobe University) will give a talk on “Conformally flat hypersurfaces and Guichard nets”. Dr Szewieczek is co-hosted by the Fried and Tsvietkova Units.
Seminar by Dr Petrov 'Light-matter interaction and optical forces mediated by surface guiding waves: the effects of spin-locking'
Dr Mihail Petrov
Saint-Petersburg University of Informational Technologies, Mechanics, and Optics, Russia
Web of Science Intermediate (In English)
Web of Science 中級 (In Japanese)
Web of Science Beginner (in English)
Finding "the must read article" by searching the citation indexed database: Web of Science.
Web of Science 初級 (In Japanese)
「読むべき論文」の簡単な見つけ- 引索引データベースだからできること
OIST Forum 2018 "Think Globally. Contribute Locally. - Science that Matters -"
Reservation required | Language: English and Japanese | Simultaneous Interpretation provided
The Harvard Medical School Introduction to Clinical Research Training Program-Japan
This is an externally organized event. For more information contact the organizers.
Seminar "Breaking the Classical Optical Limit: From Micro- to Nano-spectroscopy and its temporal control" by Dr. Norihiko Hayazawa
Language Available in English only Hosted by Okada (Quantum Materials Science) Unit 言語 英語のみ(セミナー後の日本語での質問などは可能です) 主催 岡田(量子物質科学)ユニットSeminar by Dr. Nathan Lo
Dr. Nathan Lo, Associate Professor , School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney, will give a short talk on his research.
[Topology and Geometry Seminar] “A hands on introduction to Morse theory and handle decompositions” by Dr Dale Koenig
The seminar aims to introduce research topics in topology, geometry and its interactions with other sciences on a simple level. No prior knowledge of topology is expected.
This week, Dr Dale Koenig (postdoc in the Tsvietkova Unit) will speak on "A hands on introduction to Morse theory and handle decompositions".
“Advocacy as a viable career for PhDs”
Join "Career Spotlight" seminar with Dr. Garry McDowell to learn about a rewarding career in Advocacy and Science Policy. Every one is welcome!
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Workshop: “Paving the road to independence”
Recent changes in the international academic research workforce led to re-definition of postdoctoral research independence. Dr. McDowell will provide up-to-date information on the international scientific environment as well as introduce various platforms that can help to foster independent thinking , freedom to define the problem of interest and develop the best approaches to address that problem .
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Ecology & Evolution seminar series: #1 Seminar by Prof. Tom Bourguignon
Seminar "Evolution of cockroaches and their endosymbionts, Blattabacterium " by Prof. Bourguignon (Ecology & Evolution seminar series), Jan 10th, 10am @ C700, Lab3
[Seminar] "Double Field Theory" by Falk Hassler
Speaker: Falk Hassler UNC at Chapel Hill & University of Pennsylvania Date : Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Time : 3:30pm-4:30pm
Workshop: “How to get the most out of your postdoc”
Your PhD taught you how to practice science; your postdoc should be used to develop the skills you need to successfully manage a research plan and a team . What are these important skills? Does the skill set depend on an academic system? This workshop will address these and many other crucial-to-your postdoc questions.
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Closing Party - Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition
For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"AI Aesthetics and Machinery" - AIAEE Symposium 06
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
Symposium on AI Aesthetics and the Machinery
14:00-19:00 (Door Open 13:30) / Auditorium / Admission Free Japanese, with simultaneous interpretation to English
"Artificial Consciousness/Artificial Life" - AIAEE Symposium 05
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
"AI Aesthetics and Polytheism" - AIAEE Symposium 04
Admission Free. For information about the exhibit, concerts, and symposia, visit the Artificial Intelligence Art and Aesthetics Exhibition (AIAEE) website.
Symposium on AI Aesthetics and the Polytheism
January 6 (Sat), 2018 14:00-19:00 (Door Open 13:30) / Auditorium / Admission Free, Japanese, with simultaneous interpretation to English
[SEMINAR] Post-genomic strategies to understand immune system in plants
Speaker: Dr. Hirofumi Nakagami
Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research
[SEMINAR] Unraveling developmental and immune networks using integrated omic profiling
Speaker: Dr. Justin Walley
Affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Iowa State
University, Ames, USA.
[PhD Thesis Presentation] - Nino Espinas - rCBP-dependent regulation in rice innate immunity
Title: rCBP-dependent regulation in rice innate immunity
Speaker: Nino Espinas
Affiliation: PhD Student - Plant Epigenetics Unit (Saze Unit)
[Seminar] "Gravitational waves from cosmological first-order phase transitions: bubble nucleation, bubble expansion and bubble percolation" by Shao-Jiang Wang
Speaker: Shao-Jiang Wang Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Date : Thursday, January 4, 2018 Time : 3pm-4pm
New Years Holiday 2018
National Holiday.
Symposium "Promoting Okinawa's Karate"
This is an externally organized event. For more information contact the organizers.
QG remote seminar: "Supersymmetric SYK model with global symmetry"
Remote seminar hosted by QG group Speaker: Junggi Yoon, Tata Insitute of Fundamental Research Title: "Supersymmetric SYK model with global symmetry"
"A motor readout of visual perception:Deciphering cuttlefish camouflage at single-chromatophore resolution" Dr. Samuel Reiter
[Seminar]"A motor readout of visual perception:Deciphering cuttlefish camouflage at single-chromatophore resolution" Dr. Samuel Reiter. Registration NOT required.
















































